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Those were the words Saints coach Sean Payton used to describe a report that he was offended when 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh didn’t call him before their teams met in the preseason on Aug. 12. The report was based on what a Saints broadcaster told a Houston radio station after the game.

“The report was absolutely crazy,” Payton said. “The thought that I would be waiting for a certain phone call … the idea that I was offended that (Harbaugh) didn’t call is nuts. And the idea that we’re sitting here talking about it because some reporter reported it like it was fact (is) completely crazy.”

According to the report, Payton, upset that Harbaugh didn’t call to discuss how the game should be played, told defensive coordinator Gregg Williams to blitz the Niners, who allowed six first-half sacks under New Orleans’ heavy pressure.

Payton explained it was standard for the Saints to blitz in one or two preseason games to “get our packages in.”

“I don’t think I’ve ever turned to (Williams) and said ‘Let’s bring on the blitz,’ ” Payton said. “Just think about the idea of that. The phone call – this mysterious phone call that we were expecting is crazy … It was a bogus report.”

Walker progressing well: Tight end Delanie Walker said he’s making excellent progress after having his jaw broken in two places Dec. 24 against the Seahawks.

Walker’s jaw was wired shut for only 10 days. He said doctors initially anticipated that his jaw would be shut for four weeks. He’s been cleared to lift weights and run, but has not been cleared to practice.

“I get a little pain here and there,” Walker said. “But for what it was, I feel like it’s pretty good.”

The Niners are not placing Walker on the injured-reserve list in hopes he can return during the playoffs, most likely for the NFC Championship Game or the Super Bowl. Walker said he won’t be cleared for contact until the pain subsides. If he does return this season, he could wear a helmet designed to protect his jaw.